The long-awaited sequel to 2005’s platforming cult classic is officially coming this year. During the Xbox & Bethesda Showcase for E3 2021, the quirky folks at Double Fine dropped the trailer for Psychonauts 2.
The Fate of the Freethinking World is In Your Hands, Literally
What feels like an eon ago, the 2015 Game Awards were hosted, the announcement for Psychonauts 2 was made public. In order to bring the project to life, it needed to gain attention through crowdfunding. Thanks to the enthusiastic fans of the original, the possibility of the sequel came to life. Now, 16 years later, Psychonauts 2 will be coming to multiple platforms when it launches later this Summer.
The colorful trailer at E3 2021 has everything that fans can expect from the Psychonauts world. Raz makes a grand return with his dream of becoming a Psychonaut. When he arrives at the Headquarters, he’s already set to explore more mental worlds with his psychic and aerobic abilities. In addition to Raz’s acrobatic skills, the player must face a distinctive gallery of powerful foes that will challenge you back and forth. As you jump and dodge your way through obstacles and hurdles, Raz will step up to the plate in order to save the super spies from evil!
Psychonauts 2Â Release Date Details
Players can expect Psychonauts 2 to launch this year on August 25 for the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud, and Windows. Xbox Game Pass owners will be able to play the sequel when it drops Day One. The game will also be playable on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, with Mac and Linux support to come at a later time.
Be sure to stay up-to-date with the game by following @DoubleFine on their Twitter account. There are more secrets for Raz to unzip as the release date closes in. What announcement during the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase caught your attention? Let us know by leaving a comment down below!